Pig prices increase, farmers cautious when restocking

Currently, the price of live pigs in Vinh Phuc province has increased sharply, reaching more than 70,000 VND/kg, the highest price in recent times. With this price, both small-scale farmers and cooperatives and livestock enterprises are excited because livestock farming is profitable.

The increase in live pig prices is due to the high demand for pork while supply is limited. Many farms and households in the area are boosting production to meet market demand, but prices remain high. According to statistics from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the whole province has more than 490,000 pigs; over 1,370 pig farms, accounting for 4.6% of households and nearly 47% of the province's total pig herd, mainly concentrated in Lap Thach and Yen Lac districts. To ensure effective pig herd restoration and avoid the risk of disease outbreaks, the Department of Agriculture and Environment recommends that farmers should not restore their herds en masse.

Increase barn hygiene, use livestock equipment, spray disinfectants, ensure barns are always clean and airy to prevent pathogens. In addition, people should buy breeding animals from reputable establishments, with clear origins, guaranteed quality, absolutely do not buy floating breeding animals without verifying the origin, improve productivity, manage the herd, ensure appropriate breeding density, reduce labor.

Dang Thuong

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